Galewood
Local news from Galewood, Chicago, IL
Part of the Austin community area of Chicago.
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- Good Earth Still Wants to Come to Galewood — Even After Backing Out of the Former McDonald's Site
It was one of the most anticipated business announcements to hit Galewood in years: Good Earth, a fifth-generation family-owned greenhouse,
- Galewood Has Big Plans for the Old Mars Factory — And Residents Are Making Sure Their Voice Shapes What Comes Next
For decades, the sweet smell of candy was part of daily life in Galewood. Now, the former Mars Wrigley factory at 2019 N. Oak Park Ave. sits
- A Library Is Coming Back to Galewood — And the Deal to Make It Happen Is Closer Than You Think
For the first time in more than 16 years, Galewood may soon have a full-fledged public library of its own — and the deal to make it happen i
- Galewood Just Ranked Among Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And the Park District Is Keeping That Spirit Going With a Free Halloween Bash
It turns out what Galewood residents have always known about their corner of the Northwest Side is now officially on the record. This year,
- Galewood Neighbors Just Won a Seat at the Table on the Mars Factory Redevelopment — Here's Where Things Stand
After months of tension between residents and developers over the future of the former Mars Wrigley candy factory, Galewood's civic communit
- Galewood Neighbors, Inc. Is Calling Volunteers to Rutherford Sayre Park — Here's How to Get Involved
If you've been looking for a hands-on way to give back to Galewood this summer and fall, Galewood Neighbors, Inc. has a standing invitation
- Galewood Park's Fall Programs Are Open for Registration — Here's How to Sign Your Family Up
Summer isn't over yet, but Galewood Park is already thinking ahead — and families who want a spot in this fall's programming lineup will wan
- After a Decade Empty, Galewood's Long-Vacant Mobile Ave. Building Is Finally Getting New Life — As a McDonald's
A building that has sat vacant on the edge of Galewood for over a decade is finally headed toward a new chapter. McDonald's is moving ahead
- CDOT's North Avenue Traffic Study Has Galewood Paying Close Attention — Here's What's at Stake
A major city-led traffic study is quietly making its way through Galewood — and residents who care about the neighborhood's streets, safety,
- Galewoodstock 2026 Is Two Weeks Away — Here's Everything You Need to Know Before August 22
Mark your calendars, Galewood: the neighborhood's most beloved summer tradition is almost here. Galewoodstock 2026 lands on Saturday, August
- Galewood's Mars Factory Talks Hit 'Reset': Neighbors and Alderman Chart a New Path Forward
The ongoing saga of Galewood's beloved former Mars Wrigley candy factory just entered a pivotal new chapter. After months of contentious com
- Galewood Is Growing a Greener Future — And You Can Get a Free Tree to Help
Galewood is getting shadier — and that's a very good thing. Galewood Neighbors, Inc. is actively encouraging residents to sign up for a free
- Galewood Just Ranked One of Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And the Numbers Back It Up
It's official: Galewood's reputation as one of Chicago's warmest, most tight-knit communities isn't just something neighbors say at block pa
- Galewood Residents Are Shaping the Future of the Old Mars Wrigley Site — And the Neighborhood's Voice Is Getting Louder
Galewood has never been a neighborhood that sits quietly on the sidelines — and when it comes to the future of the former Mars Wrigley facto
- Galewoodstock 2026 Vendor Applications Are Open — And the Neighborhood's Most Unique Summer Tradition Is Already Building Buzz
With August 22 on the horizon, Galewoodstock 2026 is officially entering its next phase — and if you're a local artist, food vendor, or smal
- Galewood's Best-Kept Secret Is a Five-Acre Prairie — And Volunteers Are Working to Restore It This Summer
Tucked behind baseball diamonds and a historic fieldhouse, one of Galewood's most unexpected treasures is quietly thriving — and the neighbo
- No More Flooded Basements? Chicago Is Building Underground Reservoirs — and Galewood Is on the List
Galewood homeowners who've spent summers anxiously watching the skies during heavy rainstorms just got some long-awaited good news. The City
- Galewoodstock 2026 Is Coming — And This Summer, the Northwest Side's Favorite Block Party Is Bigger Than Ever
Mark your calendars, Galewood: the neighborhood's most beloved annual celebration is officially on the summer schedule. Galewoodstock — the
- After 16 Years of Waiting, Galewood May Finally Be Getting Its Own Library — And a Deal Is Already on the Table
It's the neighborhood wish that just won't quit — and this time, it might actually come true. After 16 years of proposals, near-misses, and
- Galewood Is Growing Greener: Free Trees Are Up for Grabs This Summer — And Your Block Could Be Next
Galewood's legendary pride in its clean, well-maintained streets is about to get even more shade. Galewood Neighbors, Inc. is actively promo
- Galewood Named One of Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And Residents Aren't Surprised
Galewood has official bragging rights. Nextdoor's 2026 neighborhood rankings have named Galewood the #7 friendliest neighborhood to live in
- Galewood's Mars Site Future Comes Into Focus: McCaffery Interests Joins the Redevelopment Push as Neighbors Fight for Community-First Vision
The future of Galewood's most storied piece of real estate is moving fast — and the neighborhood is making sure its voice is heard every ste
- Good Earth Is Coming to Galewood: A Fifth-Generation Family Greenhouse Is About to Transform a Long-Vacant Harlem Avenue Corner
Galewood's Harlem Avenue corridor is about to get a whole lot greener. Good Earth — a fifth-generation, family-owned garden center business
- Serrelli's Turns 90: Galewood's Beloved North Avenue Institution Hits a Milestone Worth Celebrating
Some anniversaries deserve a standing ovation — and Serrelli's on North Avenue is getting one. The Galewood staple just celebrated its 90th
- Galewood's Own Park Is Ready for Its Summer Close-Up — And the Neighborhood's Architectural Gems Are Drawing Fresh Eyes
Galewood has no shortage of conversation-starters this summer, but don't overlook one hiding in plain sight: Galewood Park itself. As the Ch
- Amundsen Park Is Having Its Best Summer in Years — And Galewood Fought Hard for It
If you want to understand what Galewood is made of, look no further than Amundsen Park. The neighborhood's crown jewel green space — complet
- Galewood's Secret Green Gem: How Rutherford Sayre Natural Area Keeps the Illinois Prairie Alive on the Northwest Side
Not every neighborhood treasure comes with a ribbon-cutting or a grand opening — and Galewood's Rutherford Sayre Natural Area is proof. Tuck
- Galewood's Library Dream Is Closer Than You Think — And the Neighborhood Isn't Letting Up
For over 15 years, Galewood has lived without its own library branch — and the community is done waiting quietly. While the Mars site debate
- Galewood Named One of Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And Its Food Scene Is Proving It
Galewood is having a moment — and not just for its headline-grabbing development news. The Northwest Side neighborhood has been recognized b
- Galewood Neighbors Draft Their Own Dream for the Mars Site — And It's Ambitious
While developer McCaffery Interests has been making the rounds with its 500-unit housing proposal for the former Mars Wrigley factory at 201